Rural Estates Manager / Director

Beach Baker

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Flexible Working

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Sales Director to manage a diverse portfolio of private estates. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives within a respected firm known for high-quality advice in the rural and property sector. You will engage directly with clients and contractors, leveraging your expertise in rural estate management to drive revenue and develop new income streams. If you are ready to take ownership and make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Strong post-qualification track record in rural estate management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Overseeing lettings and compliance across residential and commercial properties.
Managing health and safety procedures and advising on diversification.

Skills

RICS Qualification

Rural Estate Management

Client Engagement

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Problem-Solving

Education

Chartered Surveyor (MRICS)

Tools

Specialist Software

Job description

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Recruiting Surveyors throughout the Rural & Property Sector for Beach Baker | Sales Director responsible for driving fee revenue across the company

Are you an experienced RICS-qualified surveyor with a passion for rural estate management? We’re working on behalf of a well-established, highly respected East Midlands-based firm to identify a capable and motivated professional to take on a key role managing a portfolio of large private estates.

This is a unique opportunity to join a long-standing, director-led professional practice with a loyal client base and a reputation for delivering high-quality advice across the agricultural, residential, and commercial sectors.

The Role:

You’ll be taking the lead on the day-to-day and strategic management of multiple private estates. This will involve a wide variety of responsibilities—from property management and compliance to identifying development opportunities and advising on diversification strategies.

The successful candidate will have a strong grounding in rural estate management, enjoy working independently, and be confident engaging directly with clients, tenants, and contractors. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your initiative, professionalism, and relationship-building skills will be highly valued.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing residential, agricultural, and commercial lettings and compliance
Managing health and safety procedures across client portfolios
Advising on diversification and new income streams
Liaising with insurers and ensuring appropriate cover is in place
Project managing property refurbishments and maintenance
Identifying development potential and advising accordingly
Handling valuation, acquisition, disposal, and compensation matters
Advising on mineral rights and land restoration
Providing high-level consultancy to long-standing estate clients

Ideal Candidate:

Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) with a strong post-qualification track record
Client-focused, commercially aware, and confident leading projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to specialist software
Full UK driving licence essential

Offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Car allowance and discretionary bonus scheme
Full-time position (Monday to Friday), with flexible working considered
A respected and established firm with a loyal client base
The opportunity to work autonomously with genuine responsibility

This role offers a rare chance to take ownership of a diverse portfolio and make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise will be recognised and your autonomy respected, we’d welcome your application.

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Dan Cole. Please call our office on 07443 880 834 or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it’s not up-to-date) directly to dan.cole@beachbaker.co.uk

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